WWI 1915 On War Service Badge

Layaway Policy

eMedals is pleased to offer flexible layaway services to all clients. Our layaway program offers the opportunity for clients to make payments on eligible items over period of time.

Minimum deposit of 30%, of the total price of your order including all applicable taxes and shipping charges, is due when the merchandise is put on layaway. The total price of your order must be paid within 6 months from the date of original purchase.

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Your contract will be automatically cancelled and ordered merchandise will be returned to stock if you have not completed payments in full by the 3 month deadline.

WWI On War Service Munitions Worker Home Front Badge, 1915 - Brass, marked "L" and maker marked "J.R. GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON" on the reverse, numbered "82732" on the buttonhole attachment, very crisp detail, 26 mm x 42.6 mm, light contact, very fine. Footnote: One reason for the issue of the “On War Service” badges was that when the war began, voluntary enlistment was unregulated and skilled men were joining up and leaving companies with a shortage of skilled labour essential to maintaining the country’s war capability. “Badging” essential workers helped to retain those skilled workers. While these badges were unofficial, these company “On War Service” badges were tolerated by the War Office.

A Merchant Navy Officer's Cap Badge - Gold and silver bullion wire in the wreath, crown and anchor ropes, silvered bronze anchor on a padded maroon felt base, giving it a three-dimesional look, violet felt in the crown, on a black wool base, reinforced black cloth and paper backer, 78 mm x 78.5 mm, exhibiting wear and loss of the black paper backer, but does not interfere with the overall integrity of the piece, near extremely fine